Removing And Installing Thermostat; Checking Thermostat - BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual

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Removing and installing thermostat

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Remove fuel tank.
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Remove right side section of fairing.
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Remove radiator cowling.
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Remove cover (1).
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Pull out thermostat (2).

Checking thermostat

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Heat up thermostat in water bath.
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Check start of opening and fully open setting.
Opening temperature:
Start of opening
..............................................85 °C
Fully open
....................................................105 °C
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Tightening torque:
Cover
............................................................. 3 Nm
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Top up coolant in the corresponding concentra-
tion.
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